What signals spring time to you? For some people, spring has arrived when the days are longer and sun stays up past 5 pm, for other people it is the warm temperatures, for my family it is the return of our bird family. When we first moved into our house 5 years ago, we placed a homemade bird house on our fence. The first year, we had many ‘birdy’ visitors check it out but no permanent residences. The following spring, a chickadee couple moved it. We watched them for weeks bring bits of grass, leaves and twigs in to the house and it was long before we heard the peeps of baby birds. Every year, we watch and wait for our chickadee family to return. When they do, we know that spring has sprung.
To get you in the mood of spring, I want to share my new favourite Easter Story:
The Legend of the Easter Robin
About the book:The Legend of the Easter Robin tells the story of Tressa and her Gran who witness the miracle of life as a pair of robins nest outside their window. Tressa worries about the fate of the robins as she observes predator after predator approach. Over a traditional Easter craft, Gran reveals to her the story of a small robin who saw Jesus struggling and soared to help him. This Easter tale reminds Christians everywhere how much Jesus sacrificed for us and how much he loves us. The Legend of the Easter Robin will captivate and teach your child about compassion and faith.Age Range: 4-8 yearsHardcover; 32 pages
Similar to my family’s tradition of the arrival of the Chickadees, this book tells the story of a little girl, Tressa and her Gran as they witness the miracle of life and God’s ultimate love. As a they prepare for the upcoming Easter season with the old Pennsylvania Dutch Easter tradition of dying eggs, Tressa watches a robin struggle to bring about new life. This book will change the way you look at a robin. Rather than signifying the start of spring, you will remember how much Christ sacrificed to pay for our sins. The robins nest will remind you of the thorny crown he wore on his head, the robin’s red breast will remind us of Christ’s pain and the blue eggs will remind us of the new life we have in Christ.
CRAFT: Pennsylvania Dutch Easter Bird
Step 1: Using a pin, poke a hole in both ends of an egg. Carefully blow the yolk out into a bowl.
Step 2: Add 4 drops of blue food colouring to a cup of water. Place egg in coloured water and stir around until you have achieved the colour you desire.
Step 3: Using a sheet of paper create three tiny fans and a head. Attach them to the egg in the appropriate places.
Step 4: Attach a ribbon and hang from a tree to celebrate the Easter Season!
Giveaway
Win a Copy of the Legend of the Easter Robin!
Open to CAN/US
Ends March 7, 2016
Erika Letson says
February 22, 2016 at 9:00 pmDefinitely seeing a robin reminds me of spring. Also the first snowdrops that emerge from the ground!
angela m says
February 23, 2016 at 2:41 pmLonger days, flowers and buds, and sunny weather.
ivy pluchinsky says
February 23, 2016 at 2:42 pmthe birds chirping and the snow melting, the sun feeling hotter
Robyn L says
February 23, 2016 at 2:51 pmthe first signs of green grass, Crocuses, babbling brook(running water).
chris says
February 23, 2016 at 4:16 pmThat’s a comfort book and I would love the chance to read that to my grandsons. Thank you
Silvia D says
February 23, 2016 at 4:55 pmThe Signs that remind me of Spring are the arrival of the robins, first flowers, buds on plants and trees and the warmer longer days.
Carole D. says
February 23, 2016 at 5:07 pmWhen I see all the beautiful tulips!
kathy downey says
February 23, 2016 at 5:35 pmMorning Has Broken( Cat Stevens) reminds me of Spring
Amy C says
February 23, 2016 at 9:33 pmThe birds singing and the trees turning green.
Karin Dollery says
February 24, 2016 at 10:53 amThe birds singing in the mornings, the clocks going ahead and the days get longer. I love spring and can hardly wait for it to come.
aarone mawdsley says
February 25, 2016 at 2:09 amflowers and rain
Cheryl says
February 25, 2016 at 2:19 pmFor me it is the green grass and the flowers peeking up 🙂
caryn s says
February 25, 2016 at 2:28 pmI love seeing all the babies and flowers in the spring!
Wayne Lecoy says
February 25, 2016 at 3:43 pmIt would be great to win a Copy of the Legend of the Easter Robin.
In response to your question of What signs remind you of spring?
The signs that remind me of spring are
seeing my first robin,seeing the grass as the snow melts away and warmer weather.
Thank you for having this giveaway.
Monica says
February 26, 2016 at 4:44 amWhat a sweet book to read during the season leading up to Easter. And…I LOVE the little robin craft, it’s so cute!
Monica says
February 26, 2016 at 4:46 amWe have a pair of robins that build a nest in a tree not far from our house, their arrival and the disappearance of the snow remind me that spring is on its way!
Jennifer Hunt says
February 26, 2016 at 9:44 amThat craft is so cute! I use to love blowing on the eggs to get the insides out for decorating!
Little Miss Kate says
February 26, 2016 at 11:44 pmI love those first warm spring days, where you can get outside and go for a long walk. It just feels like everything is coming back to life again
Holly MacRitchie says
February 27, 2016 at 11:14 amBirds chirping remind me of Spring!
Merry120 says
February 27, 2016 at 12:57 pmSuch a cute book! I love seeing baby birds in their nests. Definitely a sign of spring.
paula schuck says
February 29, 2016 at 11:29 amI spied this craft on your blog the other day and thought it was very clever. I forgot to leave a comment then but am doing so now. The book looks adorable but the craft is even cuter. I like the story behind the book as well. Such a cute idea!
Amanda says
February 29, 2016 at 12:15 pmThat’s amazing that your little bird family keeps coming back and I love the bird craft. My boys would enjoy it, especially blowing the yolk out.
l p says
February 29, 2016 at 11:26 pmlonger days. thanks
Angela V says
March 1, 2016 at 10:44 amCute book!
michelle matta says
March 3, 2016 at 2:17 pmbuds on the trees and hearing birds make me so happy. April is my favourite month
Diana Hatch says
March 6, 2016 at 9:39 amLove spring flowers
lissa crane says
March 6, 2016 at 10:23 amThe crocus flowers popping up through the ground are definitely my favorite signs of Spring!
Anne perry says
March 6, 2016 at 10:53 ambaby chicks.
Donna Teller says
March 6, 2016 at 12:57 pmThe signs that remind me of spring is when all the snow finally melts off and then all the birds come around again.
Audra says
March 6, 2016 at 3:08 pmCrocus
Shakeia Rieux says
March 6, 2016 at 4:27 pmThe flowers,and birds start appearing everywhere
Robin Abrams says
March 6, 2016 at 4:47 pmThe birds chirping is the sounds that remind me that spring is here
Fiona N says
March 6, 2016 at 4:49 pmOur ochna integerrima tree in the back yard reminds me of Spring
Thank You for the chance
Danielle M. says
March 6, 2016 at 5:34 pmThe birds start to return 🙂